Company description
Heckscher State Park offers Parks, Playgrounds & Recreation services in East Islip NY, NY area.
More details
- Alerts And Important Information
- CAMPERS PLEASE NOTE: Heckscher State Park has tested positive for the West Nile Virus causing the campground to close for the safety of all visitors. Testing will continue through the summer; if it is deemed safe, the campground may reopen for walk-up campers. All existing 2010 camping reservations have been cancelled and fully refunded. For a current status, you may contact the park directly at 631-581-2100. The park will remain open for day use activities including beach swimming, picnicking, etc. through 6pm daily. Heckscher State Park swimming pool will be open from July 3 to August 15, 2010; closed Mondays and Tuesdays. The two swimming beaches on the bay are open from June 26 to September 6, 2010. To insure fairness for all NY customers, any reservation with departure dates outside the 9-month Maximum Window can not be changed or cancelled until 18 days after the reservation was made. The camper must be 21 years of age or older to reserve and occupy a site. Each site has a maximum of two tents per site and 6 people. Campers must check in and set up by 9 pm or risk losing the reservation. There is a 14-day maximum stay at the park. After 14 consecutive days camper must leave for 48 hours. Maximum of 2 vehicles allowed. A second car is not allowed to enter campground to load or unload equipment. The car must be parked in the parking field. There is a fee charged for the second vehicle. 24 hour security is provided. Pets are NOT allowed at the campground. Water spigots are located throughout the grounds. All campfires must be in metal containers above ground (not supplied). No rugs, mats or pools allowed on grass. Quiet hours are from 10pm to 7am. No generators during quiet hours and no vehicles allowed into campground during quiet hours. Campers are not permitted in other areas of the park after sunset. RV's or other vehicles over 12 feet are not allowed due to low bridge on Heckscher Parkway. Swimming is open from last week of June through Labor Day at Saltwater Bay and swimming pool. Boat launch ramp is day use only and has a pumpout station. There are no electrical or water hookups at any site. Each site has a BBQ grill, table and cement pad. Peak season: A person may be the primary site occupant for 14 total days of camping within a 16 day period. S/he must leave the park for 48 hours once they have stayed the maximum number of days allowed before beginning a new reservation.
- Services
- Baseball/Softball, Basketball, Biking, Bird Watching, Boat Launch, Comfort Station, Cross Country Skiing, Dump Station, Fishing, Hiking, Interpretive Programs, Parking, Picnic Tables, Picnicking, Playground, Ranger Station, Recreation Programs, Showers, Swimming, Within 10 Miles Convenience Store, Golfing, Restaurant, Shopping
- Gps Info
- (Latitude, Longitude): 40.70833, -73.16639
- Web Site
- http://www.longislandexchange.com/parks/heckscher-statepark.html
